An added bonus would be to collect a portion of the commissions on each deal that I close on as I already do most of the searching, vetting, comps, etc. myself.

The PMs create their own rules and as an owner, we need to vet the process BEFORE we signup. 

Also, sign up for Mike Ferry coaching, he is the best Real Estate trainer in the World for RE sales!

Listen to all the podcasts, sign up for the webinar and make dates to meet local investors.

Consider:your people skillsunderstanding the tenantasset protectionwhat to say, and more importantly, what you can never say.screening tenants the right way.There are classes, online studies and books on becoming a certified property manager, and whether you signup & complete the course or not, you will be a better landlord if you at least read up on the subject.Here are a few references for your research ( & no, I'm not affiliated in any manner )https://www.landlordology.com/property-management-...www.irem.org en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certified_Property_Managerwww.propertymanager.comhttp://www.propertymanager.com/2011/05/property-ma...Calif Assoc RE:  http://www.car.org/education/designations/pmc/National Apt Assoc: http://www.naahq.org/learn/education/certified-apa...

They didn't sign up to host 2-3 strangers a week.

Bonus points if it is near Lake Travis :)

@Eamon Conheady I do hope that you didn't sign up for that coach program.

I have ordered 4 books from Amazon and the two or three they recommend on BP.I would start listening to the podcasts and sign up for the webinars too.

The home is a 3 bed 2 bath with 2 bonus rooms (could turn into rooms if had closets) - 1638 sq ft.